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When to report

You should report any illegal activity against Ontario’s fish and wildlife, species at risk, shore lands, forests, provincial parks and conservation reserves, petroleum, aggregate resources and public lands.

These can include:

the illegal sale of species at risk, wildlife or animal parts

fishing or hunting out-of-season

taking more fish or game than allowed

unlawful night hunting or shooting from a roadway

dumping waste on Crown land

illegally removing sand, gravel or wood from public lands

having fires in restricted fire zones or without a permit

illegal activities in provincial parks and protected areas

How to report

To report illegal activity you can call:

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry TIPS line at:1-877-847-7667

Crime Stoppers (anonymous)1-800-222-TIPS (8477)

The MNRF TIPS line is not an emergency response number. If your call is about a matter of public safety, please call 911 or the police.

What to report

When you call the MNRF TIPS line, your call will be recorded and you may be asked to provide: